| Rank: #9 | Summit Elevation: 9,665 ft. |
| Vegetation: Pinyon pine, oak, and madrone followed by Ponderosa pine and aspen at higher elevations, followed by mixed conifers. | Frequently Seen Animals: white-tailed deer, snakes, black bear, coati, hawks, Mexican chicadee, many other birds. |
| Hiking Season: May - October |
| Name: Basin Trail #247 to Snowshed Trail #246. | Difficulty: Difficult. |
| Length of Hike (r/t): 14.0 miles | Trail Elevation Change: 3,881 ft. |
| Water: Drinking water at trailhead. Non-potable spring available half-mile before Snowshed Peak summit spur. | Trailhead Elevation: 5,784 ft. |
| Tips: Some stream fording necessary. Snowshed Peak can also be reached via a short spur between Chiricahua and Sentinel Peaks on the Crest Trail. Trail gets washed out and is difficult to find in places. Restrooms available at trailhead. | |
| Hiking Permit Needed: No. | Maximum Group Size: |
| Dogs Permitted: Yes, leashed. | Horses Permitted: Yes (processed feed preferred) |
| Cross-country Skiing Permitted: Yes. | Mountain Bikes Permitted: No. |
| Safety Tips: Be sure to bear-proof campsites. Monsoon storms are common during summer months, sometimes lasting several days. Bring raingear and dry clothes, and take care not to get caught above treeline during thunderstorms. | |
| General Location: Southeastern corner of AZ | Trailhead Accessible to Low-Clearance Vehicles: Yes |
| Nearest Town: Portal | |
| Directions: From I-10 just over the Arizona border in New Mexico, take US 80 south 28 miles. Turn right on Portal Rd for 7 miles to Portal. Road continues westbound as FR42 for 6-7 miles to Herb Martyr Campground. The Portal Road can also be reached by traveling northeast on US 80 for 49 miles from Douglas, AZ. | |
| U.S.G.S. Quad Name(s): Chiricahua Peak, Portal Peak, Portal. | Office of Tourism Region: Old West Country |
| County: Cochise | Managing Agency: Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, 3081 N.Leslie Canyon Rd., Douglas, AZ 85607, 520-364-3468 |
| Web Site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/douglas/Recreation_Opportunities/Trails/trails.html | |